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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1935

Page

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Hollywood mystery ties missing sailor to fatal apartment slaying

In Hollywood a complex case unfolds around the slaying of Paul Ivar, a dress designer linked to stars. Investigators pursue a tall blond suspect, N O McDermitt, and a missing sailor sought in California and Mexico, amid a citywide manhunt and cross-border watch.

Hollywood Toda Thien California Mexico McDermitt U.S Pennsylvania Paul Ivar William MM. Hos Ee Sor Ivar Kenry EB. Bolte Ivar Constance Bennett Dean Hanow Rina de Liguaro Ray Wolfe Beverly Hills William Bright Sheriff’s Office Kellef Aisward Howard Belle Captain Bright Tyat Lund Man WA. Wharton MacDermits Petmerlvenia Bolte Bright

568 Motor Vehicles Bought for CCC

New shipment of 368 vehicles for CCC units in the Espatn corps area arrives at corps area headquarters. The haul includes 446 trucks 67 ambulances and 35 passenger cars. Most will be shipped to Nec anoyle Quartermaster depot for service and distribution. Total CCC motor trucks ambulances and passenger cars reach 1037 in this corps area. Current supply stands at 389 trucks 40 ambulances and 73 passenger cars.

Espatn Corps Area Necanoyle Quartermaster Depot

Pierson Sights Set Saturday Funeral Tribute Proclaimed

Austin dispatch reports General services for Associate Justice William Pierson and Mrs Pierson, slain Wednesday, to be held Saturday. Gov Allred issued a proclamation urging state departments to close for the funeral period. Police say 20 year old Howard Pierson may be sent for mental observation, though District Attorney Hert saw no need. Howard, a Cuba City graduate, had earlier denied harming his parents and sister, attributing alleged acts to alcohol.

Austin William Pierzon Texas Supreme Court Pierson Huward James V. Allred Plerson Young Plerson James P. Hert HB. Pierson University of Howard

Central Church Youth Day Service Plans

Central Church observes National Youth Week with services at 10 50 Sunday morning. Youth speakers include Miss Louise Harrington Miss Paula Bonke darter and Miss Dorothy Reler Weber. The Rev John B Dalton topics Behold the Dreamay Cometh. The Rei Canta choir will sing three anthems. A post service gathering uniting Central and Souta i churches will follow at 5 00 p m at the central church.

Te Central Sp. Ra. Banday

Obituary for Krafft, Hancock, and Fawcett families

Obituary notices list Warren Krafft and EOP Krafft of this city among survivors. Services at 4 pm Sunday from the Riche da Fellac Rev. 4. t. Wolff. interment at Esn Jose burial park. Also notes Mrs. Rean Grace Meancock of 1811 Ridgewood Court, native of Fairgrove Missouri, with survivors including husband E Hancock, daughter Burford W Hancock, father Robert Fawcett of Fairgrove, and brother Louis M Fawcett of Houston. Services at 2 pm Saturday from chalk-Kearns parlors with Rev H B Taylor officiating. interment Mission Burial Park.

of Keegles Ido Breuster Mr. Eop Mez Malis Krafft Prover Fre Bieck Adains A Graarton Warren Krafft T. Wolff Esn Jose Burial Parz Praveimé Orene Rean Grace Meancock Ridgewood Court Fairgrove Hushand E. ¥. Hancock Daugh Burford Wancock Robert, Fawcett Louis M. Fawcett Houston Berr

Social season festivities fill San Antonio society notes

Clara C reports a flurry of invitations and hosting plans in San Antonio. Jack F. Hardie and family welcome open houses and garden parties at Mistletoe Avenue ahead of the Queen’s Garden Party at the San Antonio Country Club. Colonel J. K. Grain hosts dinners at the Houston Officers Club while Laura Nelson of San Francisco visits. Numerous gatherings honor the Court of Enchantment at the country club with guests including Miss Alice Combs. Adedicated student events at Incarnate Word College and the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club mirror Fiesta week, alongside visits from Rosalina Lewy Hirsch of Berlin and other social rounds at local venues.

Clara C Jack F. Hardie Mistletoe Avenue San Antonio Country Club Laura Nelson Sin Fransisco Gallf Blair C. Bristol Alice Combs Court of Enchantment Court Order of the Alamo

Multiple court cases and dismissals listed in Seventh District notes

A dense court docket fragment lists cases from Seventh and Enty-Build districts. It records judges names such as Marion Bk. McClanahar and Brotterieck Stevens, with plaintiffs including Tom B. Solingen and Exchange Realty, plus mentions of dismissals and judgments, and references to Phoenix Refining and various defendants. Names and actions appear inconsistently due to OCR errors.

Oppenheimer Va Evpty Seventh District Court Relal Marion BK. McClanahar Mra. C.F. Meter Va Empresa Produce Comnany Damares Plaintite Enty-Buird District Court Judes Brotterieck Stevens Tom B Tom B. Solingen Vs. Exchange Realty Company Phoenix Refining Company Wilcox Gilani Gaa Company San Antoaln August Langwell Nulex Ventich Tn Vhace Coast Fuhanie Esquivel Antinin’ Cortaias HS. Juan Mendiota Hyne Denke Fagrenicn

Dr Boand Plans Youth Services At Beacon Hill Church

Dr A V Boand will lead church services on Sunday at Beacon Hill Presbyterian with Rational Youth Week observance. The Senior Christian Endeavor Group will coordinate events in the afternoon and evening, including a sermon titled The Eyes of Jesus.

Rational Youth Week Beacon Hill

Pact Drafted Ties Russia and Czechoslovakia for Peace

Paris report notes an emerging pact linking Russia and Czechoslovakia to form a model for a European network of mutual assistance in case of aggression. Diplomats view the pact as a step toward broader agreements to be discussed at the Rome conference during the ninth Rivers meeting.

Paris Russia Czechoslovakia Europe Moscow Rome

Army Orders List Retirements Transfers Across Posts

Washington April 27 Army orders issued today name numerous officers by name and duty. Assignments include William A. Graham J A B Du Baltimore to Hot Sprite Natok Coburn Ty Andrew J Dou rhes ly Inf retired for civil service. Retirements listed for Horst W Woresster Fort Riley and Lester A Webb Port. Transfers cover Fort Crockett Fort Bragg Fort Ethan Allen Fort Wayne and many others across Hawaii California and Texas.

Washington D.C Acini Cass Willian A. Graham J. A. B. du Baltimore Hot Sprite Natok Coburn Tie Anirew J. Dourhesly Inf Cival i Taig Robert O. Annin Sam Huston Port Rife Port Rife Fuad O. Hathert, Calc. Boston To Fort Crockett Mredarick A. Johnson Horace N Gibson Loula Fi Price Horert W. Woresster Fort Riley Hornter Lester A. Webb Port Benjamin Harrison Fort Mawlivle Harald B. Crowell Bert Davglan Fort Lincoln Macey L. Dip Alsi Fort Hayle Joan A. Steere Purnuer Paul H Wenant Gilnes Li Madann Barracks Branden Esmillock Cornell U Fort Bragg Dale M. Khaglach Bliegeoh Fort Ethan Arthur Floyd Port Huarhun Fort Wayne Thomas J. Meagey Fort My

Divorces Granted and Classified Ad Listings

Divorce grants listed for several individuals including aries Mayer yaran peers Buecker and El Werwicks Aerts. Also a sale ad shows beer and tee items offered for 500 dollars under Classification 42 Light Classified Ada.

Aries Mayer Yarat Buecker Eneatine Surreil Ts el Werwicks Aerts

Luck Smiles in Accident at Carnival on Haymarket Plaza

A circular swing broke loose at the Haymarket plaza carnival Friday night injuring eight people. Seven were treated and released at Robert B. Green hospital. Pat Rusher, 9, remained hospitalized with a fractured arm. Other injured youths included Maxine Jack, 15. Jack Chesher, 16. George Hilliard, 16. Inez By, 11. Macy Mosy, 22. Stuart Lee Blibrey, 14. and Mrs. Lillie Shay, 40. The swings section detached as the ride peaked, sending riders into a fence. No fatalities reported.

Haymarket Plaza Nhe Hospital Robert B. Green Hospital Pat Rusher West Myrtle Street Nue Maxine Jack Howard Street Jack Chesher Maverick Street George Hilliard Nebraska Street Inez By South Pecos Atvert Macy ‘Mosy Ord Street Stuart Lee Blibrey Austin Street Lillie Shay Gastila Avenue Nas

Clerk Offers Own Defense in Beer License Trial

Testimony shows Dillard Coy accepted beer license money for Huntress without authority. County clerks and officials admitted mismanagement and missing entries in January. Witnesses described Huntress as competent and honest, with defense citing self-defense fears amid the case.

Coy Paul J. Kildgy San Antonio Dillard Coy Ruth Kildayhen Huth Louis Qinianilla Caw No. 4 Juntress Heaumier Huntress Cay Quintanilla Fred E. Pilughaupt Cartiiled Quilie Huntress 9 Maki Alll FA. Rentenke Julia Hass Miss Hass G. ©. Brown WT. Talbig

Sideshow By Rothwell on Washington's Money Plans in 1930s

The column critiques illustrated public spending by Congress, noting the 4000 million dollars newly allocated and proposals to channel funds through veterans programs and CCC expansion. It discusses political maneuvering, succession of appointments, and Republican opposition to a publicly controlled central bank. The piece reflects the era's economic anxieties and partisan maneuvering in Washington.

George Rothwell Universal Service Washington, D. C Washington Tor Congress Capitol CCC War Department House Minocity Snedl

British Freighter Crew Saved After North Atlantic Rescue

A wireless message from the North Atlantic said the Englisted freighter Litantan was crippled but the crew of 32 on board is safe, after the sealing vessel Imogene reached its side.

ST. Joan's N.B North Atlantic Imogene Litantan Ake

Community Dance and Sports Highlights From Helotes and Nearby

Events include weekly dances at Garden and Braunhall venues with Ada and Dor othy Carber involved, plus a Saturday prize dance and a big party at Belgium Inn. Helotes hosts a Texas baseball game Sunday at 2:30 with Denee, admission charged. Musical acts feature Jerry McRae and her Texas Rangerettes and Serenaders at local inns through the weekend.

Helotey Texas Company Baseball Ivems Helotug Macdayna Jerry McRae Texas

German Submarines Return to Public Alarm in Britain

London reports say Germany has begun building submarines in violation of Versailles terms, prompting British cabinet jitters about early next week. Officials express surprise as talks with the allies proceed, noting independent newspaper sources bolster the claim. Germany may defend these as defensive, while other powers list larger submarines and Versailles limits.

London Germany Peary Germaany Relih Hitler Fhitler Sir John Simon Agenetary Berli Hatkons Sociatat Herald France United States Britain

Backyard Mining Yields High Gold Profits in Oregon

In Medford Oregon on April 27 an INS report notes that growing backyard mining in Jacksonville yields substantial riches with over $75 000 in gold sold in 1904 at a local store. Individual takes reach $300 daily from small diggings near Jacksonville’s California Street cave-in area on the main thoroughfare.

Medford Jacksonville Oregon Godward Hiereantire California Street

Town Hilarious as Saloon Price War Shakes Town

In Warmeaths Transvaal residents endure a price war among four saloons. Drinks including wines and brandy drop from 2 shillings a glass to 6 pence in a week, sparking a lively scene as locals eagerly await further cuts.

Warmeaths Transvaal

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